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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY) program has released its annual highlights for the 2025–2026 reporting period, reflecting continued growth in volunteer engagement and meaningful support for youth who have a family member involved in the criminal justice system.  The program expanded with new mentor matches, strengthened existing relationships, and offered structured training to […]

After wildfires and unsafe conditions forced the cancellation and rescheduling of multiple summer restoration projects, Think Wild’s Beaver Works Oregon program is calling on volunteers to help make up for lost time during an especially busy fall field season. Beginning in September and continuing through October, volunteers will have opportunities to survey streams for beaver […]

The struggles of Oregon families to make ends meet are, to a large extent, a problem of wages being too low. A new report by the Oregon Center for Public Policy shows that in 2024, Oregon’s typical (median) wage of $25.54 per hour was not enough for most families with children to cover the bare minimum. This […]

Salvaged Reverb, a new short documentary (14 min) exploring the life, craftsmanship and five-decade journey of renowned studio builder and recording engineer Robert Lang, has been selected for screening at the Austin Short Film Festival in Austin, Texas. The festival selection marks an important milestone for the film, which offers an intimate look inside Robert […]

As wildfires burn over 2.5 million acres in Oregon and Southwest Washington, OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $30,000 to three organizations providing wildfire relief throughout the region. The credit union contributed $10,000 each to the American Red Cross, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, which are providing immediate assistance […]

The Rural Oregon Community Foundation (ROCF) is proud to announce the upcoming Fall Cowboy Gathering, a premier celebration of Western music and cowboy poetry in collaboration with The Bowman Museum and the International Western Music Association (IWMA) Columbia Chapter,  taking place on September 26-27 in Prineville, Oregon. Known as the Cowboy Capital of Oregon,  Prineville will serve as […]

Come out for an unforgettable evening of hope, compassion, and celebration at the 4th Annual Street Dog Hero Gala, benefiting the life-saving work of Street Dog Hero. This special event promises an inspiring night filled with dinner, hosted drinks, heartfelt rescue stories, lively auctions, and opportunities to make a difference for dogs in need. Since […]

Central Oregon Community College remains committed to reaching an agreement with the Faculty Forum following the union’s declaration of impasse in ongoing contract negotiations. The declaration follows more than seven months of bargaining and three mediation sessions. Throughout negotiations, the College has continued to make significant movement in its proposals, including an additional improved economic […]

Governor Tina Kotek joined Oregon National Guard Adjutant General Alan Gronewold, Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple, and Oregon State Forester KC Kacey to conduct an aerial survey of active wildfires and recent damage, as well as meet with Oregon National Guard aviation unit members deployed in Pendleton on August 27th. “The scale of this […]

Evan Burton, born with cystic fibrosis and not expected to survive to adulthood has undergone two double lung transplants and turned his recovery into his debut solo album “YES” hosting his album release show at Volcanic Theatre Pub on September 18th, 2026. Central Oregon listeners have likely already heard Burton’s music without knowing it. His […]